All NBA Mascots Names
All NBA Mascots' names include The Raptor, Pierre the Pelican, Bango the Buck, and Grizz. Boomer and Hooper also make their names in the list.
Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks have 2/2 mascots with them, other teams own a single one.
Here's the list of All NBA teams arranged alphabetically along with their mascot:
NBA Teams | Mascots |
Atlanta Hawks | Henry the Hawk |
Boston Celtics | Lucky the Leprechaun |
Charlotte Hornets | Hugo the Hornet |
Chicago Bulls | Benny the Bull |
Cleveland Cavaliers | Moondog, Sir CC |
Dallas Mavericks | Champ, Mavs Man |
Denver Nuggets | Rocky the Mountain Lion |
Detroit Pistons | Hooper |
Houston Rockets | Clutch the Bear |
Indiana Pacers | Boomer |
Los Angeles Clippers | Chuck the Condor |
Memphis Grizzlies | Grizz |
Miami Heat | Burnie |
Milwaukee Bucks | Bango the Buck |
Minnesota Timberwolves | Crunch the Wolf |
New Orleans Pelicans | Pierre the Pelican |
Oklahoma City Thunder | Rumble the Bison |
Orlando Magic | Stuff the Magic Dragon |
Philadelphia 76ers | Franklin the Dog |
Phoenix Suns | Go the Gorilla |
Portland Trail Blazers | Blaze the Trail Cat |
Sacramento Kings | Slamson the Lion |
San Antonio Spurs | The Coyote |
Toronto Raptors | The Raptor |
Utah Jazz | Jazz Bear |
Washington Wizards | G-wiz |
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5 Best NBA Mascots
The 5 best NBA mascots are Benny the Bull, G-Wiz, and The Coyote. Rocky the Mountain Lion and Bango the Buck also complete the list.
1. Benny the Bull - Chicago Bulls
Benny is with Chicago Bulls for more than 50 years. The Bulls enrolled him in 1969. Benny is as popular as the athletes and other figures of the team in the NBA.
One of the longest-tenured mascots in the NBA was named after the Bull's first Public Relations Manager and Stadium Announcer Ben Bentley.
2. G-Wiz - Washington Wizards
The NBA franchise Washington Wizards' official mascot, G-Wiz was introduced in 1997. He wears a Wizards jersey, cape, and a visor. One of the most recognizable mascots entertains the fans during professional games.
He's the most beloved mascot for Wizards fans of all ages.
3. The Coyote - San Antonio Spurs
The Coyote is serving the Spurs since 1983 and he is probably the most creative mascot of the NBA. He makes impromptu interactions with game officials during time-outs, performs rehearsed skits, and dances with the Silver Dancers.
Actor and stuntman, Michael Costello currently performs the Coyote.
4. Rocky the Mountain Lion - Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets introduced Rocky in 1990 as their official mascot. Since then, it has been very funny and popular among the fans. Rocky is 5’10” tall and weighs 154 lbs according to the Nuggets.
Ken Soloman portrays Rocky during the Nuggets games.
5. Bango the Buck — Milwaukee Bucks
The anthropomorphic deer Bango is entertaining the Bucks fans since 1977. His funny antics, daring stunts, and high-flying acrobatic dunks are very attractive.
A variety of people are performing the Bango. A former Bucks player Jon McGlocklin portrays the Bango since 2005.